bethann2727

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1. Bravo LTC Nurses!

   bethann2727 replied to Retired APRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   It is often a "thankless" job. Appreciate the pat on the back more than you

2. Snow stories

   bethann2727 replied to bethann2727's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Funny how we pray to do new skills then when mastered we pray we won't need to do them

3. Snow stories

   bethann2727 replied to bethann2727's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Skiing to work! I love it! I live close enough to walk to work now...is very freeing to know you can enjoy the sights and sleep at home

4. The state is coming the state is coming

   bethann2727 replied to Younglpn87's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   My facility has federal and state survey.....double the fun! Try to keep calm, focus, go by procedure and be honest if you are nervous and make a mistake... asking to start over is better than...

5. Snow stories

   bethann2727 replied to bethann2727's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   ...those who couldn't get to work due to weather. No neat stories

6. Snow stories

   bethann2727 replied to bethann2727's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   39 hours....Wow! That's a real long time! I worked 80 hours last week covering my shifts and filling in for those

7. Snow stories

   bethann2727 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Curious to know if anyone has a funny or frustrating or inspiring "snowed in at work" story to

8. Challenging assignments

   bethann2727 replied to bethann2727's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Lol....maybe I do...not naming it! It is a tough job but one I gotta keep

9. Challenging assignments

   bethann2727 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Anyone dealing with challenging assignments? My current nurse/pt ratio (on paper) should be easy blindfolded. I have 21 on days....BUT they are in two separate "houses" that are adjacent...I have to...

10. Sleeping on night shift in LTC

    bethann2727 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sometimes it's because the person has to work two jobs (day & night shift) to make ends meet. Some house supervisors will overlook the "naps" if pts are clean, dry and sleeping & someone is...